Said Tahsin 1904-1985 the Artist and the Man

DESCRIPTION

4to, 218 pp. of Arabic and English text, profusely colored photographs, hardback binding, copy new in mint condition. Three-years research by Said Tahsin grandson Samir AITA led to a project of two books honoring the legacy of Said Tahsin: 1-An Art Book, featuring images of the around 200 paintings of Said Tahsin found in the research in museums (Damascus, Qatar, Sharjah), art galleries, family and private collections. 2-A Memoirs’ Book, reproducing the elements of the memoirs and diaries that he left in 14 notebooks, including images of projects of paintings. These memoirs trace his impressions on the historical and political events he lived from World War I to 1985.